Birchbark Dot Lichen vs

Leptorhaphis epidermidis compared with Leptorhaphis atomaria

Key Differences

• Birchbark Dot Lichen is Least Concern while is Extinct.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Birchbark Dot Lichen
Kingdom same	Fungi (Fungi)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum same	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class same	Dothideomycetes (Dothideomycetes)	Dothideomycetes (Dothideomycetes)
Order same	Pleosporales (Pleosporales)	Pleosporales (Pleosporales)
Family same	Naetrocymbaceae	Naetrocymbaceae
Genus same	Leptorhaphis	Leptorhaphis
Species	Leptorhaphis epidermidis	Leptorhaphis atomaria

Evolutionary Relationship

Birchbark Dot Lichen and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Leptorhaphis.

Conservation Status

Birchbark Dot Lichen

LC — Least Concern

EX — Extinct

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Birchbark Dot Lichen
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Birchbark Dot Lichen

Habitat

Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Birchbark Dot Lichen

The Birchbark Dot Lichen (Leptorhaphis epidermidis) is a species in the genus Leptorhaphis. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden